Why thank you “A.I.” for this depiction of a simpler time, because I am taking part in a food challenge that asked me to revisit an old favorite cookbook – and I went to one of the originals! “The Joy… Read More ›
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Watermelon Mojito Popsicles For Summer! Refreshing Treats For Hot Days!
Watermelon Makes For A Healthy Summer! As hot weather has taken over the US, I am looking for refreshing recipes for summer – and was reminding that my blogging friend Molly has a great site called Transatlantic Notes, and she… Read More ›
Culinary Wanderlust: “Lime Potato Salad” Recipe From Blanchard’s Table In Anguilla! Tropical Island Escapes – With Food!
Ever Dream Of Escaping To Paradise? Who hasn’t had a bit of #wanderlust when seeing pictures of this kind of getaway: Yes, it is hard to see any downside to a day spent here…the gorgeous beaches of Anguilla in the… Read More ›
Who Needs Mustard Ice Cream? Mac’n’Cheese Flavor? Here Are My Favorite Wild Ice Cream Flavors For Summer!
Who Wants Some “Mac’n’Cheese Ice Cream?!? Now, don’t over-react. Take a moment. Maybe there’s something to this! As we he’d into the heat of summer, it’s all about the ice cream, so let’s have some fun! Kraft partnered with Van… Read More ›
Celebrating Summer With A “Parmesan Rind Tomato Butter Pasta” Recipe!
Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north end of the town of… Read More ›
Wait…”Cream Cheese Ramen” Noodles? My “Leftover Chronicles” Has The Recipe!
Who Likes Leftovers? Not Me! Whether it’s something you ordered from a restaurant, or something you made at home, leftovers are the bane of our existence. I have zero interest in going back to the exact same dish. Time For… Read More ›
A “Chocolate Strawberry” Controversy! I Bite Into London’s Viral Strawberry Obsession – And The “Ban” That Wasn’t!
Who Wants A Chocolate-Covered Strawberry? Answer: EVERYONE! Have I got a juicy controversy for you! As you can see in the photo above, a cup of strawberries is being drenched with liquid chocolate – where it’s happening is why it’s… Read More ›
Who Wants A “Potato Pie?” You Will “Flip” For This “Gateau de Pommes de Terre!”
Time For The Greatest Potato Dish Ever! My wife is an avowed “lover of potatoes”, so when I made this for her, she “flipped” – literally – because that is part of the cooking process! My favorite potato cake recipe… Read More ›
Do You Know The Miracle Of Garlic? Here Are Your “Garlic Health” Benefits + A Recipe Too!
It certainly is that! Garlic pulled right out of the ground and ready to cook with – but why am I telling you this? Because you are looking at one of the greatest food products for your health! The Miracle… Read More ›
Want Some Lentil “Stoup?” I Made Chef Ottolenghi’s Recipe + Charred Tomato Salsa!
Bring On The “Stoup!” Yes, it was a learning moment for me – what’s a “stoup?” Well, I will let the famous Chef Ottolenghi explain! A hearty lentil “stoup” (or stew) to make on repeat this winter. Sweet fennel, nutty… Read More ›
